West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus has now shown up in mosquito traps in both Canyon and Ada counties — and one spot near West Hillcrest Drive in Boise had six positive pools at a single trap.

Here's some advice to avoid a nasty mosquito bite.

Mosquito season just got a little more serious in Canyon County. The county's abatement district confirmed positive pools, and there are some straightforward ways to stay protected.

The first confirmed cases of West Nile in Idaho this year were reported in late July in Canyon County. Since then, there has been one confirmed death due to complications from the virus.

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Magic Valley health officials say mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been found in Twin Falls County

Several horses across five southern Idaho counties, including Twin Falls, have been sickened by West Nile Virus.

Mosquitoes trapped in Twin Falls and Gooding counties have tested positive for West Nile virus.

There has been a confirmed case of West Nile virus in a horse in Gooding County.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare said two cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in the Gem State.

Public health officials said West Nile Virus has been detected in at least one mosquito in another south-central Idaho community.